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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
THE STATE OF TRADE.
Labor Strikes Cause Damage Although
Markets are Firm.

Labor Strikes Cause Damage Although
Markets are Firm.
New YORK, January 2S.-The follow
ing is from K. G.. Dun & CO. trade re-
view: The strength of the markets is note
worthy in view of the labor troubles which
have affected the weeks business more
than many realize.
Strikes of coal handlers and longshore-
men here affect not only the coal trade,
hut exports of grain, provisions and cot
ton. The Massachusetts, move
ment for free shops" having
nearly stopped the boot and shoe
manufacture in important localities,
affects that business and the leather trade.
Actual and threatened strikes of carpet
weaverS affect the wool trade. Specula-
tion has Jagged. Wheat, after advancing
to 81 cents, weaked because exports were
checked, and closed ~ week ago, with
corn q shade lower and oats shade
higher.
Cotton, coffee, sugar and pork products
are unchanged, oil cent lower, and cattle
q little lower. Receipts of Texas meat in
London call attention 10 the growing dress
ed meat traffic. In 1883 shipments
of cattle to New York and New
England were 493, 900 tons, and
of dressed beef 133, 600 tons. In $50 cat
tie shipments were only 332, 900 while
dressed beef shipments where 223, 600 tons.
The New York average price Of cattle for
1856 was half cent lower than for 1885,
and probably the lowest yearly average
for twenty-five years. The butter trade is
also dull and values uncertain; in tobacco,
there is no improvement; and last year s
average for wheat was about the lowest on
record in New York as in Great Britain.
Dry goods tend upward at present, prin-
cloths and many varieties of brown bleach
ed and printed cottOns having advanced
daring the week with active trade. Wool
ems fail to advance in spite of higher
foreign prices for wool yarns and
goods, and higher prices for
wool here, goods generally open at last
years prices, with cheyiots about : per
cent lower and worsteds offered with hesi-
tation. Iron continues to strengthen.
The speculative fever fills Southern
papers with notices Of new
corporations and conservative journals
utter warnings. No important financial
action by Congress is now expected and
the railroad presidents have been convened
by Mr.. Fink to consider the Interstate
bill, the signature Of which is deemed
certain.
The business failures during the last
seven days number for the United States
236, for Canada 81, total 27l, against 80
last week, 323 the week previous, and 2s9
for the corresponding week of lsS6, the
bulk being reported from the Western
and Pacific and Southern States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Trv,nyto Scare IrncIe Sam.

, OTTAWA, ONT, January 2s.-The war
talk from over the border has raised sim
liar belligereut feeling among the militia
of all the British colonies, and there is a
growing feeling that recourse to arms is
not unlikely. The War Department here
has maps of every fortiiicatiOn in the
United States, all of them equal to those
possessed in the War Department at Wash
ington, particularly those upon the coast
and the great lakes, and duplicate copies
have been sent to the Imperial Minister of
War in London so as TO prepare the mother
country for any emergency. A careful
review of militia here has been ordered,
and everything Is pronounced in tirst-class
Nrnpr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
The Trunk Mystery.

New YORK, January 2S.-The two
razors which Edward Unger, the sausage
peddler at No. ~ Bridge street, used in
carving up his partner, August Boltz or
BOhle, after he had killed him in his
sleep, in order that he might be packed up
in the trunk that turned up in Baltimore,
were brought to police headquarters to-day
and put away with the rest OF the over
whelming evidence against the murderer.
Unger sat sullenly in his cell all morn
ing, refusing to speak when spoken to.
He is very closely watched 10 prevent his
chearing the hangman out of his just dues.
Unger does not waste breath denying his
guilt OF asserting his innocence, but says
tauntingly, and yet with perceptible de-
gree of anxiety behind his apparent bold
ness, that they will have to prove it."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
SALISBURY AND PHELPS.
They Meet ut the PremicI's Request and
Discuss the Fishery Question.

They Meet ut the PremirI's Request and
Discuss the Fishery Question.
LONDON, January 2s.-lt il learned on
good authority that United States Minister
Phelps had an interview oran hours dura-
ton with Lord Salisbury to-day, ai the
latter's request, for the purpose Of an eN.
change of views with regard Ia the fishery
disputes between the United States and
Canada. The meeting il said 10 have been
of the most cordial nature, and Lord Sails
bury expressed himself as highly gntilied
with the general tone Of the american press
and people In regard to the troubles. lie
also assured Minister Phelps that both
England and Canada were equally dcsiro,fr
of friendly and amicable settlement Of tho
existing differences between Canada aud
the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
ConcilIatory DI.patrh Ia Iondon.

LONDON, January 2s.-ln the House Of
Commons this afternoon Sir James Fergu-
son, Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
stated that the Government was already
in conference with the United States,
through their representative Mr.. Phelps on
the American fisheries question. The
rights of the colonies, he said, would be
strictly maintained, but this would he done
with every desire t0 conciliatc the Ameri-
cans aud meet their views on the subject.
Sir James Ferguson further stated that n
pacific dispatch concerning this yeIed
question hal been received from the au-
thoriiics at Washington which afforded
material ground for the hope that final
amicable settIement would be reached.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
BELLAlRE.

The Lilly and Union clubs dance this
evening.
The street cars are now running to the
upper ferry.
VIM. Ramsey, the carpenter, will 20 to
Kansas to locate.
The steamer Princess was welcome
visitor yesterday.
Miss Bridget Faherty, of the Second
ward, is quite i'll.
The concert Of ST. Johns school takes
place this evening.
The subscribers to the p,uk fund held q
meeting last night.
Al. Thompson, of Cleveland, is in the
city seeing his friends.
A benefit ball will will be given Johnny
Miller on February 18th.
There is talk of the B., u. & C. road be-
ing extended to Beverly and Athens.
The property of Conrad Ernst will be
sold at executors sale this afternoon.
Collector Eberlelturned over So, 300 in
delinquent taxes to Treasurer Robinson.
Philip Brailley will do the undertaking
for Pultney township for the next year.
A. Klotz will put three natural gas
burners in front Of his place of business.
Two parties in this city lost $500 on the
Wheeling election. They were Bennett
men.
A tramp, who was bothering everybody
for money to get drink, WAS run in last
night.
1t WAS reported that coal boat sunk
below the railroad bridge, but the rumor
was false.
John Parks attended a meeting Of the
stove manufacturers held in the Mcclure
House yesterday.
The grocers have not decided to close ut
o'clock. They say they will shut up
when 10 suits them.
John Daniord, the first city editor Of
the independent, is laying at the point Of
death at Crab Apple.
The Mayor had muslin sign that was
Hopping across Union street taken down,
as it frightened horses.
Recently the pews in st. Johns church
were re-let. The prices showed marked
advance on last years prices.
The bans of matrimony were proclaim
ed for the second time last Sunday in 81
Johns church, for the marriage of Joseph
Smith of Pittsburg, and Miss Margaret
Dick of Bellaire.
The indications are that the Elysan
rink cannot contain all who want tn enjoy
the entertainment Of the pupils Of st.
Johns school Saturday night. The play
is novel and unique, the amateurs most
amiable, and their friends legion. The
curtain goes up at 7:30 p. M sharp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29

One of the best features Of the bilfis the
proposed appointment Of three general ap-
praisers, each to receive salary Of s., 900.
1t will be remembered that the tariff CON-
mission recommended customs court,
and from this Mr.. Randall has evidently
taken his idea. The decision Of these
general appraisers or on reappEaisements
shall be final and conclusive.
The twenty fourth section OF the bill
abolishes all laws now in force whereby
farmers and producers Of tobacco are re-
stricted in the sale and disposition OF to
bacco, and abOlishes all internal revenues
on tobacco. this to 60 into effect the ID Of
April, 1851. The alcohol for the arts and
manufactures and fruit brandy clauses are
still open TO change. 1t is possible that
the sections Of the bill relating to these
subjects will be substituted for one re-
ducing the entire internal revenue tax on
alcohols from 80 cents to GO cents per GAL
Ion.
1t il useless to estimate the reduction OF
revenue should the Randall bill become q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
BRIDGEPORT.
A Day. Doings Picked Up and Briefly Par
agraphed.

A Day. Doings Picked Up and Briefly Par
agraphed.
There IL talk of organizing rife club in
Bridgeport.
James Bentley, OF Bruce, was in the city
on business yesterday.
The finishing department Of the Ktna
mill closed down yesterday for want Of gas
There will be service in the Methodist
church tomorrow both morning aud even.
ing.
Mr. c. ID. BraDum, Of Pittsburg, was in
the city yesterday, calling on friends and
relatives.
James Reed, Esq, Of the firm Of Rusk &
Reed, Of Fairpoint was in the city yester-
day on business.
Mr. NJ. s. BENTLEY and wife, formerly oi
New Athens, now Of Waterloo, Iowa, are
in this vicinity visiting friends.
About six o'clock Thursday night a
fire took place at the residence Of Carl
Meister, in Kirkwood, causing Sigh,
damage.
William Co.'S was arrested and paid
"a. - for drunkenness and disorder. Jobu
Donpely ditto. Will Sbockey the saIne.
The trouble occurred at the ball in Shaef
fer's Hall, on Thursday night.
The Belmont County har are making
arrangements to bold baDq1st in 81
Clairville in honor Of Judge 81 Clail
Kelly, who retires from the Common Plea.
bench on February sth. Arrangement
are being perfected which will make tn.
affair very enjoyable and creditable one
and the universal respect among the sttor
neys for Judge Kelly will add greatly h
the enjoyment Of such an occasion.
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PARLIAMENT'S DOINGS
A TORY RBP0RN-CHANGING fHB PROCE-
DuRE RULES.
Severe Arrsignmsnt Of Lord ChurchLl--Ths Queens
Speech Cenured-Anothsr Show Er 6Oschen
Irish Tenants Ready for Fight
The War Situation.

LONDON, January 2s.-The Govern
ment's proposals for the reform Of the pro-
cedure rules Of Parliament leave the nu-
merical limitations for enforcing closure
the same rs before, but transfer the initia-
tive for demanding closure to any member
who has obtained the Speakers consent to
make the motion.
Motions to adjourn the House and dis
cuss business OF urgent public Importance,
which hsve been dependent hitherto upon
the consent OF 10 members, shall not in the
future be made without the consent of the
Speaker, TO whom n statement upon the
subject proposed to he discussed must be
submitted in writing.
SEVERE COMMENTS on CHuRCHIII.'s
SPEECH.
The general tenor OF the comments on
Lord Randolph Churchill's speech in the
House OF Commons, yesterday, is that he
failed to justify his resignation from the
Cabinet. The Standard says: Lord Ran
dolph Churchill is wanting in originality.
He goes TO the tombs and sepulchres Of
politics for tags, and the moral of his vir-
tuous exhortations is that he has chosen
the wrong cry and the wrong moment"
The Times fails TO understand why lord
Randolph Churchill ever joined the Cabi-
net. His statements in the House Of Com
mons yesterday, in explanation of his res.
ignation il says, exhibit extraordinary
levity in dealing with great national issues
and singular lack VI coherent reasoning.
THE QUEENS srxucn cENsuRKD.
The Post says the Queens speech again
exhibits lamentable proof of want Of
sympathetic feeling with the country, .
lack Of guidance Of party and failure Of
command. II isa sad technical error, the
Post adds, to expose Mr.. Goschcn to defeat
in Liverpool when n seat might have been
found for him. The Post thinks the session
opens under unhappy aspects.
G0sCHEN AFRAID or ANOTHER DEFEAT.
The Standard says that Lord Harrington
has been notified by the unionists of
County Antrim that Mr.. Lewis one Of the
members of that county. is willing 10 re-
tire in favor Of Mr.. Goschen. The Standard
is also informed that Mr.. Goschcn does not
regard the PROPOSAL with favor, presumably
because he fears repetition OF his Liver
pool experience in district not over
whclmingly Conservative.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
THE SENATORIAL RACES.
Three Pairs In Indiana-Losk Out Tor
Tuesday or Wednesday.

Tuesday or Wednesday.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, January D.
Three pairs in the Senate this morning re-
duced Harrison's vote to So and Turpie's
to -. There are no indications of break
in the deadlock.
Judge Turpie is tall and slender, and
wears carelessly-ftting suit of brown
cashmere and high, buckled shoes. His
hair and bushy whiskers are gray. His
eyes are blue, with jutting brOwS. His
forehead is broad, giving him strong, in.
tellectual look. His hair was brushed
back, falling in waves over not very we'll
shaped head.
Senator Harrison has pallid complex
ion, With light eyes, and hair which is rap
idly becoming silvery. He uses eye
glasses, and is a neat, well-appearing,
rather small man. He has a full crop of
light .eolored whiskers, and no eye lashes.
His expression is as benevolent as we'll
kept clergyman.
A friend tells me late tonight that
Judge Turpie will be elected next Tuesday
or Wednesday. hope he knows what he
is talking about.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Interstate Commerce Bill.

WASHINGTON, January 2s.-The Attor-
ney General has not yet returned the Inter
State Commerce bill to the President. The
President has entered upon the examina-
tion Of the Congressional debates ON this
bill, and is giving the subject thorough
and careful consideration. The Senate
and House conferees on the Inter State
Commerce bill claim to he fully satisfied
that the bill will he approved by the Presi-
dent.
The Attorney General has decided to re-
ceive only written protests against the
Interstate Commerce bill. and has refused
the numerous requests filed by railroad
men and others for hearings: He desires
to return the bill to the President to-mOr-
row, and will consider only such protests
or arguments as are filed before that
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
MARTINS FERRY.

The Climax will run 10 Wheeling to-
night
Mrs. Il. Barr is quite i'll at her home on
the Garden Spot
Rev. Samuel Boyd will preach in the u.
z. Church tomorrow for the Humane So
ciety.
Miss Phoebe Clark has returned from
pleasant visit with friends in Ohio county,
w. Va.
Mr.. Will HAMPTON and sister Jessie, Of
SOmertOn. are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Van Pelt.
We were in error in stating that Mr.. J.
p Armstrong was i'll. lie is in Pitisburg
visiting friends.
J. J. Rumsey, the pipe contractor, was
at work on Hickory and south Walnut
streets, yesterday, laying pipe for the water
works.
On Thursday James PaxsOn, of Steuben.
vile, formerly of this place, died at his
home in that city, and will be buried To-
day. Mr.. paxson is brother of Mrs. X.
r. Allender.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mr..
Albert Meter, the Cincinnati gentleman
who purchased our water works bonds aud
VINO refused 10 pay part Of them on
account of threats made by
Messrs. s. w. Boyd and Isaac Colts
to repudiate those bonds, arrived in the
city, and at once commenced canvass
among the prominent taxpayers to find
out their feelings in the matter. Before
noon Mr.. Meter expressed himself ~ feel
ing safe and willing 10 fornish the re-
mainder Of the money, but, however,
awaited till evening To attend meeting
Of citizens AT this meeting, which was
the largest citizens meeting held in n year
for any purpose, no less than ten promi-
nent men expressed their sentiments
| against rcpudiation and satisfied Mr. Ns.-
ter beyond a doubt that our city IL all
right. In tO.morrow's paper will be- found
the full text Of the letters written 10 Mr..
Meter, and also n synopsis Of the speeches
made ut last nights meeting, and full
account Of all transactions concerning the
bonds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
What the "Tr;bun." Saws.

NEW YORK, January 2S.-The Tribune
reprints extracts from speeches made by
Mr. Garland in 1856, iu the Senate, in
which he denied the constitutionality of
the Interstate Commerce bill then pend
ing in Congress, and which was the same
in substance rs the bill which has recent
" passed both houses. The Tribune says
that if Mr.. Garland recommends the bill
to the Presidents approval he will, as
Attorney General, deliberately contradict
his own earnest utterances as Senator.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
The Jersey Comedy.

TRENTON, N. j., January 23.-The
Senate and Assembly met at noon to-day,
and, in the absence of a quorum, adjourn
ell until Monday night. At noon a joint
meeting assembled, at which there were
present Senator Moon and six Assembly
men, all Democrats. A ballot was taken
for United States Senator, all seven voting
for Albeit. There was no election. The
joint meeting then adjourned until to-
morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Will Release Them.

CHICAGO, January 2S.-A special to the
Daily Ners from Montreal says: The Cana
dian Government has decided to release
the American fishing schoOners Jeanette
and Maggie Mitchell, seized by the cruiser
Middleton at st. Andrews few weeks ago,
on the payment of fines of $50 and 500,
respectively. The charge was for an in
fraction of the customs and fisheries regu-
l,t;nna
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
BENwOOD.

A number OF emigrznh paved through
yesterday.
The Princess is gladly welcomed back 70
her old trade.
The Owens was taken TO Pittsburg Ios
repairs yesterday.
The resumption Of the Wheeling com
pany's plant Is indefinite.
A roll broke early Friday morning In the
Riverside plant, and the plant was tdIe
yesterday while new roll wss beisg Iut
10, but will be running to-day.
The portion Of the factory which ~as In
operation three days this week, shut down
yesterday owing 10 the supply Of nail plste
being exhausted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29

HE London Times cannot understand
why Lord CHURCHILLever Joined the Cab
met His explanation Of his resignation
'n commons was, it says, an exhibition of
extraordinary levity and displayed a sim
guar lack OF coherent reasoning. There
are other English statesmen besides Lord
RANDY who do not seem to have caught
Oh 10 the gravity Of the British situation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Earthquake Rumblings in Nebraska.

Earthquake Rumblings in Nebraska.
OMAHA, NEB., January 2s.-Dispatches
from Fremont, North Bend, and other
points within radius of one hundred
miles west of this city, report that the
people were much startled about = O'Clock
last evening by what is supposed to have
been severe earthquake shock. A loud
rumbling Of the earth Was perceptible for
several seconds, and buildings rocked in \
violent manner. No damage is reported.
No disturbance whatever was perceptible
at this point
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
TO CHARLESTON SUBSCRIBERS.

O,J,ySshouH BE- lctf rcith Richardson Il Bros,
r,pgol street, tie authorized agents at Charles
t, ta. NE Daily and Sunday REGISTER.
an rsgaIrr Subscribers rW BE- supplied
,.Y,.p,,y on The ereaiRg Of publication at 10
r.r,ts per ,ccrk for Daily, and Il cents per
I-.,k for DAILY and Sunday.
UFST IA. PRINTING co.
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Alderman o,Ne,rs TRIAL.

New YORK, January 28.-When the
trial of ex-Alderman O'Neil was begun
to-day the court room was well filled. The
informer, ex-Alderman Michael Duffy,
was the first witness sworn. His story Of
the combine" and the voting away ofthe
franchise of the Broadway railroad did not
differ from his former relations OF it in the
tirst and second trials of Arthgr ]. Ne
Ouade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Iinensein PennsYlyania.

HARRISBURG, January SS.-ln the
House to-day the Brooks high license bill
was reported favorably from the Committee
on WAYS and Means with amendment. The
amendment makes the license tax for liq-
uor saloons in cities of first and second class
5000; third, fourth and fifth classes $500; OF
boroughs of 1000 inhabitants $4O0 and all
Others $500. Also Mr.. RobertsOn's bill for
the license of wholesale liquor dealers,
making licenses 5000 for sales up to $2l,
900 and $500 for sales above that amount.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
King John Threaten. uo.,,II,,..

CAIRO, EGYrr, January 2s.--Tbe King
ofAbyssinia demands Of Egypt settlement
Of the Ma~owah question. The King dis
avOws the hottie attitude Of R.usalulu, but
threatens hostilities in default Of satisfac-
tory settlement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29

UNITED STATES MINISTER PHEI.Ps con-
ierrrd with SALIsRrRY yesterday in regard
10 the fisheries question. The conference
w''N most cordial. The subject was brought
up IN Commons also. The Government
would, It was said, maintain the rights Ol
the colonistS with every desire to eOnciliate
the United States"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
Why Judro Harmon It<sIxns.

CINCINNATI, January 2s.-Judge Har-
mon, Of the Superior Court, has forwarded
his resignation 10 Governor Foraker, 10
take effect March 7, TO enable him 10 take
place in the law firm which eI Governor
Hoadley leaves 10 enter upon law prac-
tice in New York City. Governor Foraker
will appoint Judge 10 fill the vacancy
caused by Judge Harmon's resignation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29

JrnGE GRANT, OF Michigan, says the
pIhllc do not know = tithe OF the vice and
inirnity practiced about the lumber and
mining camps OF northern Michigan, which
the legislature has lately attempted to in
vesti@atc. 1t is a story of disgusting crime
and white slavery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29
In OUR WATERS.
Mr.. Frye Reads a Dispatch for the Infor-
nation of the Senate.


nation of the Senate.
WASHINGTON, d. c., January 2S.-Mr.
Frye, in the Senate to-day, took the floor
in order, as he said, to give piece of i'll
formation. He read an Associated Press
telegram just received from East
port, Maine, stating that the win
per school of herring had struck into
the American shore, and that about
twenty-five English boats and vessels were
there fishing within the shore line; and
that meanwhile the English cruiser Mid
dletOn was cruising between Eastport and
st. Andrews ready to seize any American
fisherman that might venture beyond the
dead line. That was all he said.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-29

JOHNSON n. CAMDEN, United States
Senator from West Virginia, and Just re-
elected To the dignity, = Mia
"'Lp'''' Tribune. Stop right there, dear
irIeud, the Northwest is q hustler, we
Know and you mean well, but let 20 OF
OLD man Times lorelOck, and take in Mr..
CANhEN'S picture for just 4 few days
longer.